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Ukraine Uses Donated Crypto to Pay for Military Supplies — Government Says $50 Million in Crypto Raised in a Week
6.3.2022
The Ukrainian government announces that $50 million in cryptocurrency was raised within a week since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. The government has so far spent $15 million in donated cryptocurrency to buy military supplies. Ukraine Government Spends $15 Million in Crypto on Military...
Elon Musk Hears Kyiv’s Call, Activates Starlink Service in Ukraine
27.2.2022
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced that the Starlink satellite internet service has been enabled for Ukraine. The move comes in response to a request from the government in Kyiv which is trying to halt a Russian military assault that may disrupt communications, among other threats. Elon Musk...
Report: Blockchain Among Technologies to Be Prioritized by Saudi Arabia’s IT Decision Makers in 2022
2.2.2022
Blockchain is among six emerging technologies that will be prioritized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)’s IT decision makers in 2022 and beyond, according to a recent study. Effect of Covid-19 The government of Saudi Arabia’s IT decision makers have named blockchain as one of...
Nike Inc. Aquires RTFKT for Digital Transformation
14.12.2021
NIKE, Inc. announced today that it has acquired RTFKT, a prominent brand that uses innovation for creating next-generation collectibles combining culture with gaming. This purchase accelerates the digital transformation of Nike allowing serving creators and athletes at the nexus of sport, gaming...
Digital Transformation Committee Recommends Amended Ukrainian Crypto Law for Adoption
30.10.2021
The law “On Virtual Assets,” Ukraine’s attempt to regulate its growing crypto space, has been revised again and recommended for final adoption. A key parliamentary committee has given its support for the bill which was vetoed by the Ukrainian president this month. Ukrainian...
Russian Post to Employ Blockchain Technology in Parcel Tracking
30.9.2021
The national postal operator of Russia plans to implement a parcel tracking system that will rely on blockchain technology. The introduction of the new service is part of Russian Post’s digital transformation strategy and is expected to reduce the number of lost shipments. Blockchain-Based...
Ukraine passes legislation to recognize and regulate crypto
9.9.2021
Ukraine is hoping its new digital asset regulations will attract foreign crypto exchanges to set up shop in the Eastern European nation
Ukraine to Bring Crypto into Legal Sphere after ‘Legalization’ Bill Passes
9.9.2021
ill was first introduced in the Verkhovna Rada in June 2020 after around a year of formulation by the Ministry of Digital Transformation. It passed its first reading shortly after, but was sent back to the committee stage for a number of key revisions.The ministry has spoken about bringin
Ukraine’s Digital Ministry Plans to Pay Employees With Digital Hryvnia in Pilot Project
18.8.2021
Employees of Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation may become the first in the country to get their salaries in digital currency. The National Bank of Ukraine is developing an electronic version of the Ukrainian hryvnia and the ministry is considering the option of using...
Digital Transformation Law Draft Would Allow Users to Pay Mortgages With Crypto in Spain
2.8.2021
A new proposal of a digital transformation law, written by a group of lawmakers in Spain would introduce the possibility of paying mortgages with cryptocurrency. The law draft also gives different incentives for companies and organizations using and developing solutions using these technologies...
Ukraine Unveils Roadmap to Integrate Cryptocurrencies by 2024
23.7.2021
Government and business representatives have produced a roadmap to transform Ukraine into a leader in cryptocurrency integration. The authors of the new strategy want to see half of Ukrainians using digital currencies by 2024. The East European nation is expected to regulate its crypto space by...
Ukraine Chooses Stellar Foundation to Develop Its CBDC, Regulatory Infrastructure for Stablecoins
6.1.2021
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has picked the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) to develop its central bank digital currency project (CBDC). Ukraine Picks Stellar Foundation to Develop Its Central Bank Digital Currency and National Virtual Asset Strategy According to...
EURST Stablecoin – Reinvention of the European Economy
28.11.2020
Over the years, we have been introduced to a digital transformation, which has created and shaped communities around the world. Digital technologies have introduced newly evolved ways of how the world interacts, operates, and most of all, conducts exchanges. In the current economic hardship and...
Switchere: Buy Crypto with CC, Pay with Local Banks, Swap and Sell Coins Online
18.9.2020
Presently, the crypto market is witnessing an incredible growth and massive adoption worldwide. Digital transformation and tokenization give freedom to deployment of cryptocurrencies in everyday life. However, one thing worth careful considering is how to choose a trustworthy online crypto exchange...
Open Banking & Banking Digital Transformation Congress Will Be Held in August in Shanghai
19.6.2020
Open Banking & Banking Digital Transformation Congress 2020 will be held on September 24-25, in Shanghai, with a focus on digital transformation and open ecosystem construction of large state-owned banks, joint-stock banks, urban commercial banks, and foreign bank, etc. The congress will mainly...
A Virtual Experience of Digital Transformation in Insurance: Customer Engagement & Operational Agility Conference 2020
27.4.2020
London – Join us on May 5–6, for a virtual experience of Digital Transformation in Insurance conference. Over 30 speakers from industry leaders Direct Line, Allianz, Lloyds, and Aviva join innovative insurtechs, including Flock and FloodFlash to collaborate with us LIVE to share their experience...
FinLab Accelerates the Digital Transformation of the Businesses
2.2.2020
FinLab is a four-month digital transformation program that was set up by the United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) in collaboration with SGInnovate in the year 2015. It was set up to promote innovation of financial technology (FinTech) in companies and accelerate the digital transformation of...
The Event of Digital Transformation is Going to be Held on November 13-14, 2019
17.9.2019
Technology. A journey, not a destination. Blockchain Technology World Frankfurt looks forward to welcoming the thousands of C-level executives from DAX100 & SME companies, alongside 250 exhibitors, to drive digital transformation forward and to explore and unlock opportunities in emerging...
FinTech Ecosystem in South Africa: Accelerating the Digital Transformation of Banking & Financial Services
4.9.2019
Johannesburg, South Africa: Africa’s financial services landscape continues its dynamic evolution as the rapid growth of FinTech on the continent drives both the disruption and leapfrogging of legacy systems and further accelerates the digital transformation of financial services. Digital...
The Digital Transformation Event for Financial Leaders is Located at the Business Design Centre – London on 23rd October 2019
12.8.2019
– Co-located with Connected World Summit & Smart Home Summit– The financial sector is at the forefront of digital innovation with disruption taking place at every level. New technologies, increasing competition and ever-growing consumer expectations have resulted in a turbulent financial...